VIA22, an open collective created in Montreal-Quebec, is sending a call to create a monthly process of global actions, the 22nd of each month, starting on October 22nd.

The idea is to collectively express the need that our marches and demonstrations become spaces for sharing knowledge about alternatives, and raise collective consciousness. We want to support and connect initiatives around the world and contribute to the dialogue between global and local. Strength comes from creativity and unity!

People from Mexico, Spain, Mozambique, Senegal, Belarus, Croatia, England, Japan, Greece, El Salvador and Chile are already in contact with us, but we need to spread the word widely!

We are looking for people around the world that could be interested in being part of the collective coordination of VIA22Global, and people that would like to help building the web site.

I agree. These gatherings only serve members of the choir. We can all sit around the shit-pit complaining, banging pots, and dreaming of alternatives but until someone is willing to address Congress on their turf, nothing is going to change. Legislators are not hanging out on OWS forum waiting for us to tell them what to do.

I don't think you need to be the king of OWS to organize these folks. In all fairness, I'm not one of the activists this time, so I don't know what is stopping them from elevating their activism to a higher more assertive level. Maybe they are afraid, maybe they are out there for the wrong ( personal) reasons. I thought that OWS should be much more assertive during the months prior to election. I just heard on NPR that my area is celebrating their one year anniversary with a rock concert. Am I supposed to feel good about that and hopeful that progress is being made?

Keeping pressure on government for financial fairness is a good thing, Does anyone at OWS also support constitutional rights? My story is at "New police weapon against homeless" and "Historic coverup of FBI and police crimes currently taking place". Bill Anderson soxin8@hotmail.com Masters degree Harding University 1993